Tag: manufacturing sector
Government launches industry-academia roundtable discussion to grow manufacturing
Leaders from peak industry associations, large companies, research organisations and universities have joined Government representatives in Canberra to discuss further ways to grow the...
Manufacturing suffers worst slump since August 2016, according to report
Ai Group's Australian Performance of Australian Index (Australian PMI) fell 3.3 points to 49.4 in June, bringing to an end 33 consecutive months of...
Australian PMI: Manufacturing continues positive streak despite slowing in May
AI Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) remained in expansionary territory at 52.7 points in May, marking the thirty-third consecutive month of stability and...
New report identifies ‘overlooked opportunity’ in Australia’s mid-sized businesses
Grant Thornton has released a report on the contribution of mid-sized business to Australia – highlighting how initiatives and strategies geared to support and grow...
Fabricated metal manufacturer Oxworks set to add more than 100 new high-skilled jobsÂ
Fabricated metal manufacturer Oxworks has received $1.5 million in funding through Round 2 of the Queensland Government’s $40 million Made in Queensland program to optimise...
Innovative Gold Coast manufacturer secures Made in Queensland funding to create new jobs
High-performance cooling systems manufacturer PWR Performance Products has secured a $1.095 million grant from the Queensland Government’s $40 million Made in Queensland program.
The Gold Coast...
Nominations open for 2019 Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards which recognise local businesses and individuals that have made outstanding contributions...
Manufacturing activity in good shape despite mild January dip, according to survey Â
CBA's manufacturing PMI showed that Australia's goods producing sector has experienced a mild slowdown in January, posting its lowest reading since August.
According to the...
Qld Government announces $30m boost for regional manufacturing
The Palaszczuk Government will establish manufacturing hubs in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton as part of its $30 million election commitment to assist regional Queensland’s manufacturers...
Manufacturing SMBs forced to ‘sacrifice their wellbeing’ over Christmas due to work demands, according...
A new report conducted by Westpac in collaboration with Deloitte Access Economics, has found that small businesses in the manufacturing sector are making "lifestyle...
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
